Singapore Daily Times, 6 December 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 6th DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,346
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 465 1 Okpiceb—D’Almeida Street. (tO|>owttb —At New Harbour. T» 6 following are tnc dates on which tb-- Company’s Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st 6th
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    • 146 1 AGAMEMNON. ULYBBES. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. PRIAM. ANCHIBEB. Sarpkdon. Obestes. Hectob. Stentor. Menelaus. Tetjceb. The Coy’s St* amers are despatched from Liveipool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London eveiy ten days, and have accon modatirn for first and
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    • 306 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, ,7 ran. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3 d o 1 Feb. lj F**b. 15 do 2 a do 1 March
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    • 101 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, M oulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during th e current year at the undernoted dates Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept.
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    • 185 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The
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    • 743 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat* via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. PABBAGE MONBY, FIRBT CLABB. From Singapore to Batavia 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 398 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fl st issue at par £100,000 2nd do at 5* pren. £125,000 3rd do at 10* prem.£150,000 the £75,000 premiums on shares being avail able for the maintenance and extunaigy of 1111* CmapfiJiy^Tinsmess. The success of
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    • 72 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., HongkoDg. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 96 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 4,
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    • 48 1 ovnal i, nJUK.iji.iN. (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks j at the current rates of premium. I RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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    • 53 1 Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248.980.367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, wLSrr Promptitnda and liberality. The^Jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore, 1st January.
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    • 43 1 winraa i. London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)
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    • 42 1 Capital 2.000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. c.)
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    • 197 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Willian Hind, Eeqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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    • 64 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 57 1 AJMjJUS JUA.IVl.iljujus. The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to.Europe and America. REME
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    • 86 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; witiTauthority to grant Insurances
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    • 31 1 Capital d .000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb.* 1 ff6. fn. qJ
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    • 52 1 Subscribed Capital £2,000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of +00,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE RRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,900.000 Sierlino Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dee., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre* miums. No extra
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Polioies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u. o.)
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    • 68 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 81 1 lBO9. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve 286,021 Total Fire Reserves 1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for the
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    • 56 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition of £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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    • 222 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. hairm.a* —Alexander RONALDSON.ESQ yi.c Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f 50 West George Gu sgow i Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 King William Lohi>oh 1 Street. f Oriel Chambers,
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    • 106 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— 12, Bennett’s Hill. London —10, Comhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland,
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    • 27 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IK INDIA—136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India.
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    • 262 2 The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due consideration, they have re- 1 solved to considerably reduce the Rates of Premium for India, both Civil and Military. This redaction applies to all the Tables in
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    • 102 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Gkneral Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Borne* (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Ntcaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. do* Remedios,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointd* A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc repre* sent said Bank at
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  • 138 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gouiter, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, j William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave. Charles Marryat. Geonre H.
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  • 231 2 Paid up Capital 5,009.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. H. Hoppius, Esq. (»f Messrs. Siemssen A Cd.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. B*lilios, Esq. Wm H. Forbes. Esq. (of Messrs. Russell
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  • 112 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter of Nassim Rahmin, residing at No. 494, North Bridge Road, at Singapore. Pursuant to the authority given me under section 68 of this Ordinance, and with the concurrence of the Court, I
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  • 79 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter of See Ban Seng, of Singapire, a Bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of See Ban Seng, adjudicat ed a Bankrupt on the 3rd day of January,
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  • STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, DEC. 6TH, 1877.
    • 103 2 Singapore 6th Dec., 1877. Gsmbier I 4.25. nominal Black Pepper 7.624- do White Pepper 14. do Sago Flour, Saraw k 3.45. Pearl Sago 4. Coffee, Bontyno 20 75. Tin 19.80. tOs. Mule twis« 98. 9} lbs. Shirtings l.fiO. 7 do do 1.37J. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10.
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    • 3984 2 Mails close for: Labuan, per steamer Cleator, at 7 a. m. j to morrow. Batavia, Sourabaya, Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne A Adelaide, per steamer Atjeh, at 5 p. in. to-day. Hongkong, Swatow, Amoy, per steamer Carrisbrooke, at 11 a. m. to-morrow. Malacea, A Penang, per steamer Benmore, at
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    • 808 3 Dreadful Boiler Expiosion on Board the S. S. Yesso.” A fearful accident occurred this morning l 22 nd November) shortly before 8 o’clock l on board the S. S. Yesso (Captain Ashton), belonging to Mes-rs. Douglas Lapraik <fc Co. The steamer had just arrived from the Coast Ports, and
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    • Correspondence.
      • 167 3 Sir, —Allow me a small space in your columns. The Mahomedans and Malays in general are much pleased to hear that two honorable gentlemen, Messrs. Read and Bond, are going to bring forward the late proceedings at Moar before the Council. It
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 325 2 asbfrttsrnunts. PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT. A Private Boarding Establishment has lately been opened in this Settlement, and the Proprietress hopes, by strict attention to the wants of the public of the three Settlements, to merit their patronage Terms Moderate. Further information can be obtained on application to the Proprietress, at Rosemart
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    • 493 2 THEATRE ROYAL, TOWN HALL, Singapore, Saturday, 8th Dec., 1877. UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE AND IN THE PRE8ENCE OP HIS HIGHNESS THE MAHARAJAH OF JOHORE, G.C.M.G ,K C.S.I. The Misses Ford, again kindly assisted by Gentlemen Amatenrs, will give another performance in the Town Hall Theatre on the above evening. At
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    • 507 2 galena mining company, LIMITED. Notice is hereby {riven that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Office of the Company. Raffles Place, Singapore, on Friday 7th December next, at 4 p. m. Business. To confirm the following Resolutions passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
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  • Notices.
    • 63 3 The N. I. S. N. Co., steamer ATJEH.” 1,509 tons register, will leave Batavia for above ports on 14th December. The ATJEH will leave Singapore for Batavia during the first week in December. For Freight or passage apply to HAMILTON. GRAY CO., Agents,
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 327 3 NOTICE. The Lady Superb >ress begs leave to inform the charitab'e inhabitants of SingaE)re. that the annual Fancy Sale at the onvent will take place on Friday nest, the 7th in8t., at*11 a. m. She will be deeply grateful to all the kind friends, who will honour the sale their
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    • 749 3 THE OVERLAND STRAITS TIMES.” After the present date, the Ov rland issue of the Straits Times.” 'will be published weekly instead of fortnightly, for despatch by the French mail as well as by the P. A O. 'steamers. The annual subscription will remain the same as heretofore, viz. 118, for
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    • 743 3 NOTICE. KATZ BROTHERS have just unpacked a large invoice of Mirrors and looking glasses in sizes, Toilet glasses and ditto on finest marble feet. Circular marble Slabs in sizes. Square circular marble slab side boards. A fresh supply of gilt and black mouldings for frames etc. Picture and Photo Frames,
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  • Docks.
    • 708 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 188 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • 242 4 RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A- AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and /?re roi/agen performed each year; the departures of the steamers from Batavia
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  • 45 4 Established 1836. j Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £310,000. I The Agent in Singapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)
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  • 74 4 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of PreI mium current here.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 24 4 #lotiers. NOTICE. Robinson Co., have this day opened out a choice assortment of their wellknown French Model Ladies’ Cashmere Boots. Singapore, 1st November, 1877.
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    • 654 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdabhbrs, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Hare always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glacis. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Brochl Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for trimmings.
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    • 526 4 iHtsreilantous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’s outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 734 4 r Glassware and Crockery. Wine elasses, Tumblers, Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow wire of all kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Rolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of si/.es. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety
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    • 255 4 MASON A CO.’S H\RNRSS. For Salk at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair hone do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted riding whips. Gentlemen's saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 98 5 Wednesday, sth December. M. M. steamer Anadyr, 2,410 tons, Moreau commander, Saigon 3rd D.'v consignees Messageries Maritimes. British barque Rboda, 252 tons, Vincent commander, Newcastle NSW. 2nd Oct. consignees W. Mansfield A Co. Thursday, 6th December. Italian barque Emilio R mlanino, 720 tons, Afazio commander, Cardiff 25th July consignee
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    • 1105 5 >mik’s Names j Captains, i.ao A Rig of ar- '•'here Fro>’| WherU Lying '’owsiowk** auents.Idmtinatioh. E RIVALS I M v N-0F-W A P. Pal -mbanc Stakman H.N.M.’s str lOot 20;Acbeen !t. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Har- Evans H. M. str. oSS'Nov. 24 l EUiang
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    • 33 5 Wednesday, 5th December. British steamer Kromahtah, Smith, for Bangkok. British ship Northampton, Clare, for Madras. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Pender, for Sarawak. I M, M. steamer Emirne, Pichat, for Batavia.
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